Billy Herman

William Jennings Bryan Herman

Positions: Second Baseman and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 180 lb.

Born: July 7, 1909 in New Albany, IN
High School: New Albany HS (New Albany, IN)
Debut: August 29, 1931 (Age 22)
Final Game: August 1, 1947 (Age 38)
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by Veteran's Committee as Player in 1975.
View Billy Herman Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Died: September 5, 1992 in West Palm Beach, FL
Buried: Riverside Memorial Park, Tequesta, FL
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Managerial Stats

Rk	Year	Age	Tm	Lg		G	W	L	W-L%	Finish
1	1947	37	Pittsburgh Pirates	NL	1st of 2	155	61	92	.399	7	Player/Manager

2	1964	54	Boston Red Sox	AL	2nd of 2	2	2	0	1.000	8
3	1965	55	Boston Red Sox	AL		162	62	100	.383	9
4	1966	56	Boston Red Sox	AL	1st of 2	146	64	82	.438	9
			Pittsburgh Pirates		1 year	155	61	92	.399	7.0
			Boston Red Sox		3 years	310	128	182	.413	8.7
					4 years	465	189	274	.408	8.3

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